Well....I have a couple of reasons to hate my NC750X. 1. I do not like to steal. Yes, steal looks wherever I go. 2. It gives me problems with my wife. She says that I love my Honda more than her. that is not true. I love them both equally.
You've missed another big problem. When my other half phones me at work and says pick up bread/milk ... blah blah... endless list, I can't say "I can't I'm on my bike." because she knows that bloody tank box holds a full carrier bag!
Very original video. I was expecting bad things about the motorcycle and instead it was a great positive review about it. I love motorcycle in general and own 2 right know, and several thru my live, never thought about this one until now.
I have to wait till July for this, completely agree with the money savings, both initially and running costs, the real world usability of this machine. I truly think Soichiro Honda would be proud of this machine. Friendly to ride, friendly to own.
I just got back from a 2600 mile trip on my NC750X DCT. The bike only averaged 88mpg. Very disappointing! Joking aside, you forgot to mention the 20 odd litres of storage space inside the "tank". This is such a useful feature that I don't think I could go back to a conventional bike again. Brilliant design by Honda.
Great video. I was glad to hear that the NC750X is coming to the US; I plan to grab the first one that hits my local dealer (I ride a CTX700N right now).
Hi love your review down to earth and I have been thinking of getting one of these for my first adventure bike. been riding on the road for over 25yrs. I was shying at the fuel tank size and no aftermarket in site.
Hahaha I sensed a small portion of sarcasm. Because of your good reviews of the bike I went out today and bought the 2019 model! Love the all-around practicality of the DCT. Greetings from Belgium!
Khalid, how are you finding the weight of the 2019 NC750X DCT? How manageable is it in slow moving traffic? I am interested in purchasing one but heard that the weight of it in low speeds is not that manageable. Thanks in advance!
I own my Honda NC750S since 6 years. I am as tall as you but it it fits. A well engineered and well designed bike with much torque at low revs. It's really great.👍 I like your Channel ❤️ Best Wishes from Germany
Nice commentary, I like my NC pretty much, on roads, on highway, and offroad. some are saying lack of power, that's not true for me at least. It runs happily at 140KM/hr i wont exceed that speed (it can go faster never tried though). Breaking system is PERFECT (combined ABS)
I can aggree with you. I ride a NC 750x and the only thing I sometimes miss a little bit are 70- 75 horsepowers instead of the 55 I have. All the other aspects are good. I like my bike!
Yes that video sold me. When i was considering getting a NC i did the obvious and looked for reviews on youtube. Its hard in Australia to find a Honda dealer that has one of these bikes to test ride. Mine was the only new one in Australia when I bought it. I did get to ride a NC700S which is obviously fairly similar but after watching this video I committed to the purchase and Honda then shipped the bike still in a create to Brisbane and 3 days later I was riding away with a grin from ear to ear. That was 8 months ago and I can say 20,000km down the grin is still ear to ear. What a great bike we own.
Talha Kazi only difference is ride height the NC700/750X has slightly higher suspension to give more Offroad capability. Only other difference is the front fairing. The ‘X’ models have the taller wind screen and the ‘Adventure’ style bear over the front wheel. Other than that no difference.
Went out bike shopping with my son this past weekend trying to decide which Honda I want. Now I've found it! I'm a new beginner and all I have to do is wait for the sale sales to begin. Thank you SooOOOO Muuuuuch.
Carolan Walker - thanks. I’m sure you will like it. It’s perfect for both beginners and people who have grown out of the need to ride over powered rockets.
Yep tongue in cheek certainly sums that up! I totally agree with almost everything you said, excepet the seat.... which I find on mine is not long distance comfortable.. so I shall probably be spending more hard earned on a Corbin seat... this with the Puig touring screen with Vario, handguards, fender extender, hugger with chain guard, Tutoro chain oiler and full GIvi luggage is a good starting point for an great all rounder.. soon to be fitted will be the SatNav and power socket for the heated gear or other needed electrical gadgets...... of course I live in Scotland and not Australia so my needs my vary! To answer a previous poster, yes it is REALLY that smooth, I came from an NT700V which doesn't vibrate that much but this bike is sooooo smooth.... it is brilliant!
Les Bishop - seat? Yep. Opinions vary on the Honda NC750X Owners Group (Facebook) about comfort. One bloke even said he didn’t like the Corbin seat! Over the years I’ve found seat comfort variable. Some are initially hard (NC) some initially soft, but all are uncomfortable if you don’t regularly move around or even stand up for a period, when doing many 100’s of km in a day. But hen again my butt isn’t the skinniest!
you choose such a lovely way to say publicly how much fund you are of this wonderful bike..wish u had many more thousands kilometers without problems..
Totally agree i got mine indent ordered into NZ the exact same make, model and colour as no ABS here in NZ. Your how to vids are food for thought. I have added a Tutoro auto chain oiler as I have already done 7k since March :-)
I've got a 2012 700X with 56000km from new. Not a single problem so far. Gotta love Honda! My goal is to put 200000km on it and with that engine I think it's possible...
I got a NC750X DCT 3 weeks ago. 1500 kilometers so far. A bit heavy for off road although I have been up and down 2 different mountain roads covered in loose gravel. The DCT may make the chain last 50% longer because starting off is gentle with no shock.
I agree with you about the NC750 and all its glory. I love mine to bits and have traveled all over the world on her. However this morning I jumped on her and headed off into town for some breakfast only for her to let me down!! Thankfully she came to a stand right outside my mates bike workshop. First of all after breakfast her battery was almost totally flat and we had to jump start the bike. On the road home the clocks and all simply died and then eventually so did the engine. Right away I thought it was the rectifier and so we started stripping the bodywork to find the rectifier. Now this is where the NC becomes a massive nightmare!!! What a terrible job it was just getting all the plastics off and the tank luggage box out. Even with all that out we could not find the rectifier!! Eventually we called Honda and they explained where it is hidden! It is hidden away under the fuel tank and access is made by removing the plastic mud shield above the rear wheel. Even with it unbolted it was a nightmare to get to the reg but once we got it out we found the problem and that was a corroded wire. It had been arcing I would say since new as it had even melted the plug. Thankfully the reg and all are still ok and working!! The nightmare now is getting the bike back together. Hopefully now she is fine again and ready for her long trip from Scotland to Morocco next month. Thanks for your clips
I ride a Kawasaki Ninja 300. Turned 50,000kms yesterday after 13 months of extensive riding. I have paid for my next bike 2017 Honda NC750X and expect delivery next week. I hope to have a similar experience from it if not a much better one. I love what you've done with the review.
I pick mine up on Tuesday mate, I rode one I really like how it feels paid the token some, and now I own one, without having to part with my DR650 for now!
Brillant vid, as always. There are so many "top 5 hates" vids this is a great antidote. 34 bikes?? Really? Man... You have changed bikes a heck of a lot.
Currently I have the NC700X DCT 2016 model & Drive it 7 days pr/week in Arizona USA. Absolutely love it. Your so lucky I wish that the American side of Honda would allow us to have the cool bikes you guys have in Europe. We always get the leftovers LOL
Hi there! I really like your videos! After not riding a bike for 32 years I bought a CB750F2 last year. I just love that bike, but ... I got my eyes on Honda NC750x AND on your videos! Suddenly, I've ordered a brand new 2018 NC750X :-) I'm picking it up next month :-).....As I live in Sweden I hope the snow will be gone by then !!
That sounds great! From a great bike to an even better one, yes!!! By the way, I too drove a Honda CB750 in the 80's (CB750N) It was my first bike. I'm lokking forward to drive the NC750 this summer. And bywatching your videos I've learned a lot about the bike. Thanks ! :-)
Well my friend you can live your bike to me in crete greece since we have sunshine days yearly so when you come here for your vacation you enjoy your rides,,, hahaha.
:-) In that case I Think I leave both the bike an me in Greece. Here in Sweden the spring is very late and we STILL have snow!! I Think I pack the bike and go South ....forever! ;-)
I have to agree with all your comments. I used to have a NC700X before I got my CBR650F and the NC700X is an amazing motorcycle. I used to take her off road and it did well
I’m in the US here we have theNC700 , I’ve got 87000 miles on mine in about 5.5 years . I’ve been on 10000 mile trip to Alaska and I loved this bike. I sometimes wish I had10 more horses for the straight always . Averaging about 65-70 mpg and in the 80’s occasionally. I’m hinting of getting a new bike at 100k but not sure what.
Great vid! Congratulations! Do you turn off the abs somehow when going off road with this bike? ... I'm starting to believe that not being able to turn abs off at will might be the only real "flaw" of this bike... any thoughts?
Mauricio Barreto - I've ridden dirt all my adult life. Turning off the ABS is way overrated for the sort of riding you will do on an NC. Even on my previous bike - GS1150 BMW - I didn't bother turning off the ABS. I've found the NC ABS to be pretty good on the dirt anyway. Not too sensitive.
I drive my NC700 for 5 years now. One thing i really, really hate is the lack of power and hitting the rev limiter too often (no dct). Luckily i drive my bike most of the time easy to my work. It's very economic to run and reliable. And the luggage storage is great. Greetings from Holland.
I am currently thinking about getting an NC750X. I was looking forward to hearing things you don't like about it. I'm a bit disappointed in your reasons, but I still like the video.
Atheist In Louisiana - sorry about that. These are things that could be better : - suspension damping poor - seat could be more comfortable - low power for a 750cc - oem tyres are crap But no bike is perfect and I can live with these.
ha this cracked me up...i'm looking to buy one of these and thought when i saw the title 'oh here we go...complaining...' and you just cemented my choices even more cheers hehe
nice video just wanna do my Review for those out their .I Have a nc750x and ive done 49000km on it . it is my only bike i have ever owned but i love it . fuel economy is awsome .and its got enough power when u need it to overtake and cruz comfortably . It is however not a Racing machine but a true commuter as its very easy to flick and turn in traffic
Thanks for the review. Looks like I'd hate it too. :-) I'm worried about power. But oh my how nice it would be to give up shifting gears in town. You've got me thinking...
I've just bought one of these in may and I love it! I got the dual clutch model. Do you get what's like a whistling from the front wheel on the manual? It was on the demo I tried and on the one bought, both DCt models. It sounds like it's coming from the front but I put it down to air running under the front mudguard. It's not a problem, just something I've noticed and wondered if any one else that rides one has noticed?
Kawaquacky Green - I've got the manual but there isn't any difference in the front. I don't get any sound. Mine is an early 2016 model. Maybe you should join the NC Facebook forum "Honda NC750X Owners Group" and ask there.
Hello Sir! Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it! I've noticed we share the same helmet which is the Shoey Qwest. Tell me.. which size is that and does it fit inside the "fake tank"?
Johny Maloney - I’ve never tried to fit it in the glove box. Instead, I carry my wet weather gear, hat, phone, spare gloves, tools, tyre pump, tyre repair kit, disc lock.
Im thinking about getting an nc750, coming from an Honda sc50. Im getting older (turning 30 soon :-D) and i dont Like the speeding anymore. Just Want to cruise around and relax while driving so i think This Bike will be perfect. Thanks for your review Mate, greetings from Germany
Great Video! So you're quite tall. Did you made some ergonomic changes to your bike for example, raise the seat or lower the foot pegs. I'm 187cm with an Inseam of 91cm and I'm afraid the knee angle will be still to small to make long rides. Greetings and ride safe!
Great video, all my hates are the same as yours, apparently lol. Traded in my constantly failure prone money pit BMW for a 2012 NC700XA over 5 years ago, and have been in love with it ever since!
I have NC750x to (blue&&silver, 5000km). Nice job, you have veary funny vids, very informative mechanical tips and how to tutorials....I`am very happy to find your channel Greetings from Romania
What a surprise, I already bought one of these and came to check out the faults as mine broke down on the second trip out, only a blown fuse as it turned out nothing major but a slight disappointment. Why would accessories be one a fuse that also supports hazard lights horn and the lcd screen , I have yet to find out but my guess is a dodgy dealer mechanic has bodged up the wiring of the accessories. Anyway great video.
I hate that this is my first bike ever and after 4 years, I can't find anything I like better. They said this would be my first bike, not my first and last bike!
Vanguard1987 - good observation. For some reason there is the opinion this is a "beginners" bike. I think it's for those who know the lasted rocket ship isn't for the real world.
Been putting this off going on a year, latest being no shaft drive, but I think I'm over that, seems some get by on wd40. The price is right but it may be power too, and weight and dct and economy and convenience and comfort. I could get a goldwing but riding an fjr for 14000 miles taught feet are best under you not forward. The vfr1200x dct is an option but harder to find. Even the NC will have to be ordered in my area.
Hi . My wife does not ride. I was going to ask what type of bike you prefer for 2 up riding. But then I heard you say you had GS1100. I was looking at RT1200T , as my wife is quite short . She may need a step ladder for GS1200. I may need to get cheap 2nd bike for off road fix.
how does it measure against the R1150GS? I'd hate to lose the kick of the mighty boxer, and i kinda like the vibe of it. I could live without the driveshaft and telelever/paralever setup, but i'd really hate to lose the kick... Cheers mate!
Oh well I now have no excuse not to upgrade to the NC750X. I thought my height was going to be an issue, I just so happen to also be 190cm tall..... I have since been the local Honda dealer for a 'play' on one. Feels and rides like a dream!
Rafał K. It’s a GPR muffler. But almost any aftermarket slipon sounds good. Not loud as the catalytic converters in the header does most of the muffling. I love the sound produced by its 270 degree crank.
Would you be happy to ride it to Alice Springs and join a orgaised 5 day rally of the area and the ride back home for example. Could it handle a multi day rally out that way?
Any bike can handle a multi day rally. Its done on postie bikes all the time. However, I woudn't attempt the Simpson or similar deep sand. Its just not built for that. Its a 'soft roader' as standard.
Lately I've been thinking of selling my NC750S in exchange for a bike with a shaft drive, like a Guzzi because of the supposedly decreased and easier maintenance, but your instruction videos have changed my mind completely! Thank you!! The past few weeks I was thinking about getting a Moto Guzzi V7 from 2015, and the only reason it would be that one is because that's the only one which I can just barely afford to buy. I've been doing some searching and asking around however and apparently the V7 is known to have gearbox issues like the bike not wanting to go into neutral or into 2nd gear or oil leaking from the shaft drive... When I read that stuff I really started to ask myself: Is it really a good idea to sell this bike, my first motorcycle which I'm completely happy with, for a bike with less efficiency, less practicality, more expensive accessories and dealer maintenance and of course way more vibrations surging through the entire bike? What if I regret selling my NC750S? After having seen your video's about how ridiculously easy it is to perform most maintenance on the NC750X/S I realized that there's no way in hell I'm gonna sell it for an inferior bike like a V7. It's so smooth and easy going and reliable and efficient and practical and not to mention it looks just perfect with it's mostly matte black finishing combined with a touch of metallic red body work, it's downright excellent. I think I'm gonna buy some accessories for it actually. It deserves it :). Thank you for the instruction videos!
Hi from London... First up, great to hear your Aussie voice and humour! I do miss my home country! Been riding a 2000 BMW f650gs for 11 years over here all over EU, but with air pollution controls etc. getting tighter I am very sadly thinking of moving my baby on.... it's breakin' my heart.... Anyway... I've been looking at the NC750x but the one thing that does my head in is where the petrol cap is. I do a lot of touring and often have a seat pack (and sometimes camping gear behind me) (plus panniers and top-box). What kind of a pain in the butt do you think it'd be having a seat pack strapped down when trying to fill up? I am picturing that you'd have to take it off each time... whatdya think? Cheers, K
Kristina jansons-binns - fuelling up? I use two “Andy Straps” to hold my tent on the back seat. Only takes seconds to remove then replace for fuelling. BUT have you considered the Honda CB500X instead? Wendy has one and its a brilliant bike. Almost the same performance and fuel economy as the NC. Longer fuel range and a nice smooth engine. Wendy had a BMW F650 for 13 years before the 500X. She considers the 500X better in every way than the F650.
Nice Video and nice bike too...I read lots of comments in youtbe said that vstrom 650 is better than the nc 750 x. What do you thing as an owner? Btw, you have a DCT or manual gearbox version?
I've had a manual one of these for 6 months now. Hate it for all the same reasons - i.e. it's the most usable bike I've ever owned. If you don't want to travel at over 100mph on public roads and still want to make your way swiftly through traffic, this is the bike.
Chris Bisignano I’ve tried these tyres: - Tourance Next - didn’t like these at all and they wore out quickly. - Michelin PR4 - excellent road tyres - Shinko 705 - excellent price and performance but the rear wore out quickly - Current tyres that I will stay with are: Front: Shinko 705 120/70 Rear: Tourance (the standard model) 150/70
Ahah, I have a 2002 1150GS but I'm really curious about the nc 750 x. Do you think I would ever have any regret changing from my motorcycle to nc 750 X? What do you think about DCT?
Francesco Peroni - DCT no available in Oz so I have no experience with it. Personally I’d still stay with the manual. But lots of DCT owners love them. Very personal choice. Regrets? The bike that suits me could be completely wrong for you, or perfect. So I cannot comment.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff thanks for your reply. I was considering that most of times I ride I use more torque than hps, because i rarely go upper than 5.000rpms. On my gs I have 80 hp @6.600rpm, but a weight of 250kg with full tank, and with an average fuel consumption of 16km per liter. Here in Italy the DCT version is more popular than MT. Once i tried it, but it didn't convinced me because it was "too perfect": non vibrations, no feelings when changing gears (torque shakes, vibrations etc.), even using the DCT in manual mode. Maybe I'm not ready to accept automatic transmission on motorcycles yet. However, is the MT version more "alive" by your experience?
Another great video. I am in the process of deciding between this bike and the Versys 650, but leaning more towards the Honda daily. Both are great bikes though
albijohnson - agree. The Versys way my other choice too. It's more powerful and has better suspension. But I went with the NC because of its ease of maintenance, that nice lazy engine, and the handy glovebox.
albijohnson The versys engine and throttle response have been to "rough" and twitchy for city riding. After an hour of riding my backside hurts. Feels very top heavy. The Honda feels a lot more refined and much better to live with every day. Personal experience of course and it is still a great bike at the end of the day. Not an easy choice!
Hi. I have small issue with my brand new 750x. Its also manual version, and while breaking in the engine ive done 600km without reving it higher than 4000rpm. After that distance ive decided to rise maximum revs a little until first service. What appears in that time is that after exceeding 4000rpm very strong vibrations on footpegs appears. You mentioned in this video that there are any vibs in all rev spectrum. Does it means that there are realy ANY vibs in any revs? I would by greatful for your answer cause im going to "fight" for this with my dealer and i want to be sure that im right. Cheers and stay safe!!
Sorry. I can’t help. Mine doesn’t have any noticeable engine vibration anywhere in the rev range. Do you have accessory engine bars! These can often be the cause. Take them off and re-test.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff thank you for reply!! :) Yes i have a lot of add-ons. Givi crashbars, and sw-motech center stand. Tommorow or in two days im taking it for the first service after 1kkm. Maby they will figure out whats wrong. In other case i would do as you sugest. Take one by one added stuff. Still very grateful for your answer it will help me to talk with honda mechanics. It already helped me a lot. Stay and ride safe!! Ps. A lot of good stuff on your channel... Love to see Australia some day ;)
Great video, its almost the perfect bike. I only sold mine because of the stupid position of the fuel filler I do heavy camping so its hard to pack the rear seat. but lately I have thought about having another one . mostly because of all the reasons you just said. cheers
John Spence - yep it’s a silly question. Mine is a normal manual transmission just like every other manual transmission bike. So yes - you can. But if you are thinking the DCT model then maybe you are confusing the system with a scooter. A DCT is a dual clutch transmission. It has a neutral as well as drive. So yes you can reverse it when in neutral.
5000 km in 4 months with mine... and, apart from your top 5, I found "the reason" not to buy one: The Frunk. Now I won´t be able to live without one. I follow you!
Hey guys, I'm interested in getting my first bike. I never was interest in a bike because of having to shift gears, but having an automatic seems very exciting, safer and much easier to ride. Would you all recommend the NC750x DCT as a first bike?
very good bike as first as well as the last bike LOL. Bare in mind it's quite heavy and with DCT even more heavy, plus the seat is releatively high. Personally I wouldn't buy DCT, better to learn how to use manual but if you want it works good most of the time especially in sport mode.
Thanks NC750X the bike I have got has Bridgestone on it so see how I fair. Probably do 80/20 roads in the NT. Planning a few trips so exited my wheels should arrive this week then I'll follow your upgrades and get out and about. Safes travels Nc750x. D
darryal dockery - yep. My originals were the Bridgestone too. They don’t last long. Don’t feel very good compared to a quality tyre or even the Shinko but you don’t have to wait long before replacement. I got 7,000km out of mine.
Dent Hardy - yes it really is that smooth. No high frequency buz like you get with a 4 cylinder. It's max revs is only 6,500 Go to Facebook group "Honda NC750X owners group" for more opinions.
Sounds to me like those are all plus signs. No vibrations ? I’m in ! I’m gonna get one , my hands would thank my bike for NOT vibrating so much ( I’m on a 1200 sportster 48 now and almost hate it)
I hope to hate the 2016 I've just bought as much as you. Great videos Honda should be paying you as Australia's CEO seen this clip and others you have posted and made my mind up to get the bike. What tyres are you running? D
darryal dockery - thanks mate. Tyres - first replacements were Metzler “next”. Didn’t like them at all and only got 8,000km from them. Next set, Michelin PR4’s. These are excellent. Still running the front one, got 14,000km from the rear. Now trying a Shinko 705 on the rear (170x60). Not as good as the PR4 on perfect bitumen but still very good for an 80/20 tyre and way cheaper.
